Transition of Adolescents With Inflammatory Bowel Disease From Pediatric to Adult Care: A Survey of Adult Gastroenterologists

For successful transition, adolescents and young adults with IBD need improved education about their medical history and medications. Pediatric providers need to improve communication with the receiving physicians. In addition, adult providers may benefit from further training in adolescent issues. Formal transition checklists and programs may improve the transition of patients with IBD from pediatric to adult care.